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State finally sets out on BT cotton growing with free seeds to farmers

Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives CS Peter Munya. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Growing of the genetically modified BT cotton has started in earnest as the Agriculture ministry rushes to resuscitate the sector.

Farmers in Eastern Kenya will receive 16.3 tonnes of seeds released yesterday by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya to be planted during the current short rains season.

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